Sellier & Bellot Rifle Line .308 Winchester 180 Grain Soft Point Cutting Edge (MPN: SB308F)
Big-game hunters tracking whitetail deer, elk, moose, and wild hogs with the .308 Winchester platform need a heavy-for-caliber hunting round that delivers controlled expansion, deep structural penetration, and a clean, visible blood trail. Sellier & Bellot engineered their Rifle Line 180-grain Soft Point Cutting Edge (SPCE) cartridge specifically to meet these field demands. Purpose-built to eliminate the erratic terminal expansion and jacket separation common in basic soft points, this specialized European loading provides hunters with devastating knockdown power and reliable tracking evidence downrange.
At the center of Sellier & Bellot's SPCE design is a unique bullet jacket profile featuring a stepped "cutting edge" shoulder. The projectile combines an exposed lead tip with a precision-machined jacket shoulder that mechanically cuts a clean, distinct hole in the game animal's hide upon impact. This cutting action prevents skin from elasticity-closing around the entry wound, promoting consistent, heavy blood trails for easy tracking in thick cover. The heavy lead core expands predictably into a wide mushroom while the heavy jacket wall drives deep into vital organs through tough hide and heavy bone.
Out in the field, expect traditional 180-grain .308 Winchester ballistics—high momentum, high sectional density, and stable downrange flight paths out of bolt-action and semi-automatic hunting rifles. Launching its 180-grain SPCE bullet at a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,411 FPS, this load delivers hard-hitting kinetic impact to vital zones. Sellier & Bellot seats these projectiles in factory-fresh, heavy-walled reloadable brass cases charged with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive boxer primers, ensuring smooth feeding and reliable extraction across all hunting conditions.
Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance
Shipping Restrictions: Ammunition sales are strictly regulated. Check all state and local laws prior to ordering. Cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or internationally. Must ship via ORM-D / Hazardous Ground transport.
Armorer Tip: Heavy 180gr .308 Winchester projectiles perform best in barrel twist rates of 1:10" or 1:11" for optimal gyroscopic stabilization. When cycling soft-point cutting-edge ammunition through semi-automatic platforms (like AR-10s or semi-auto hunting rifles), periodically inspect feed ramps for minor lead or copper debris, clearing it with a brass bore brush to ensure seamless cycling.
Key Features
- Soft Point Cutting Edge (SPCE) Design: Stepped jacket shoulder cuts a clean entry wound through game hide for distinct, easier-to-track blood trails.
- Heavy 180-Grain Payload: High sectional density and mass ensure deep vital penetration through heavy bone and dense muscle tissue.
- Controlled Terminal Expansion: Exposed lead nose initiates rapid mushrooming while the jacket retains core structure.
- Clean-Burning European Propellants: Specially formulated powders keep action parts and barrel throats clean during field use.
- Heavy-Duty Reloadable Brass: High-tensile drawn brass cases provide uniform dimensions for multiple reloading lifecycles.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
- Product Line: Rifle Line Ammunition
- MPN: SB308F
- UPC: 754908512188
- Caliber / Gauge: .308 Winchester (.308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO Compatible)
- Bullet Weight: 180 Grain
- Bullet Type: Soft Point Cutting Edge (SPCE)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,411 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: ~2,323 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Brass (Reloadable)
- Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive)
- Box Quantity: 20 Rounds per Box
- Case Quantity: 500 Rounds (25 Boxes)
